Jump down the shelters to get awayThe boys are cockin' up their gunsTell us general, is it party time?If it is can we all comeDon't think that we don't knowDon't think that we're not tryingDon't think we move too slowIt's no use after crying, sayingIt's a mistake, it's a mistakeIt's a mistake, it's a mistakeAfter the laughter has died awayAnd all the boys have had their funNo surface noise now, not much to sayThey've got the bad guys on the runDon't try to say, you're sorryDon't say, he drew his gunThey've gone and grabbed old RonnieHe's not the only one, sayingIt's a mistake, it's a mistakeIt's a mistake, it's a mistakeTell us commander, what do you think?'Cos we know that you love all that powerIs it on then, are we on the brink?We wish you'd all throw in the towelWe'll not fade out too soonNot in this finest hourWhistle your favorite tuneWe'll send a card and a flower, sayingIt's a mistake, it's a mistakeIt's a mistake, it's a mistake